Bukit Batok Driving Centre
Bukit Batok
38+ years in business
11 min walk from Bukit Gombak MRT
Driving Schools in Singapore: 12 driving schools · enrolment typically S$107–S$185 one-off
Updated October 2026How we rank
Getting a Class 3 or 3A licence in Singapore typically costs about $2,300 to $2,900 through BBDC, CDC or SSDC, and less with a private instructor. First-time pass rates differ sharply: for Class 3A between Aug 2025 and Jul 2026, BBDC learners passed 53% of the time, compared with 30% for private-instructor candidates.
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ComfortDelGro Driving Centre
Geylang
30+ years in business
9 min walk from Ubi MRT
Singapore Safety Driving Centre
Woodlands
43+ years in business
13 min walk from Woodlands North MRT
Liberty Auto Driving School
Bedok
51+ years in business
2 min walk from Bedok MRT
Porsche Experience Centre Singapore
Changi
Changi Exhibition Centre, 9 Aviation Park Rd
NO.1 Bukit Batok Crescent #02-44 WCEGA PLAZA Singapore 658064
Bukit Batok
20 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT
Ssdc Ang Mo Kio Branch
Ang Mo Kio
4 min walk from Yio Chu Kang MRT
Yishun Speedway
Yishun
8 min walk from Yishun MRT
Bukit Tunggal Road
Novena
6 min walk from Novena MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
Show all 12How much do driving schools charge in Singapore?
2026 fees at the three driving centres. Practical lessons are 100-minute sessions. Most learners need 20 to 30 lessons, so lesson count drives the total more than any other item. Traffic Police test fees went up on 13 March 2026.
Enrolment (theory + practical course)
S$107–S$185 one-off
BBDC $106.82, SSDC $218 incl. 4 theory lessons, CDC $185.30 incl. eLearning and theory lessons. Valid 1 year.
Practical lesson, off-peak
S$77–S$83 per 100-min lesson
BBDC $77.39, CDC $79.57, SSDC $82.84 (2026)
Practical lesson, peak (evenings/weekends)
S$86–S$92 per 100-min lesson
BBDC $86.11, CDC $89.38, SSDC $91.56 (2026)
Private instructor lesson
S$38–S$60 per hour
You still open an account with a driving centre to book tests and use its circuit
Test vehicle rental (school car)
S$240–S$317 per test attempt
SSDC $239.80, BBDC $250.70, CDC $317.19 incl. warm-up. Payable again on each retest.
Traffic Police theory test (BTT or FTT)
S$7.20 per test
Up from $6.50 on 13 Mar 2026; rising to $8 in Mar 2027
Traffic Police practical driving test
S$40 per attempt
Up from $33 on 13 Mar 2026; scheduled to rise to $45 (2027) and $50 (2028)
Provisional Driving Licence (PDL)
S$25 valid 2 years
Estimated total via driving centre
S$2,260–S$2,940 Class 3/3A
GetGo 2026 estimates before course extensions and retests
Sources: SSDC Motorcar Class 3 & 3A brochure 2026; GetGo: Driving school vs private instructor costs (updated Jan 2026); Malay Mail: Driving test fees in Singapore to rise from March 13 (2026); SPF: Provisional Driving Licence. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.
What licence should a driving school have?
Driving Instructor's Licence
Singapore Police Force (Traffic Police) · Required by law
Anyone who gives driving lessons for payment needs a valid instructor's licence under the Road Traffic Act. Teaching or abetting unlicensed lessons can lead to a fine of up to $2,000, up to 6 months' jail, or both. SPF publishes a contact list of licensed private driving instructors.
Check the official registerProvisional Driving Licence (PDL)
Singapore Police Force (Traffic Police) · Required by law
Learners need a PDL before any practical lesson. It is digital, costs $25, is valid for 2 years, and you can apply after passing the Basic Theory Test and eyesight test. Learners aged 65 and above need a medical certificate first.
Check the official register
How to choose a driving school
- Look up first-time pass rates before you enrol. SPF publishes 12-month figures for each centre and each private instructor. For Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, first-time Class 3A pass rates were 53% at BBDC, 51% at SSDC and 39% at CDC.
- Decide between Class 3 and Class 3A. A 3A licence covers automatic cars only. A Class 3 (manual) licence lets you drive both manual and automatic cars, but you will need more lessons to get there.
- Compare total cost per lesson, not the enrolment fee. Off-peak sessions save about $9 per lesson. Over 25 lessons, that adds up to more than $200.
- Choosing a private instructor lowers the hourly rate, but test-car rental, circuit bookings and possibly extra lessons can offset the savings. Private candidates also had lower first-time pass rates (30% for Class 3A).
- Pick a centre you can reach easily for 20 to 30 sessions. BBDC is in Bukit Batok, CDC in Ang Mo Kio and SSDC in Woodlands. Practical lessons and the test take place at the centre's circuit and on nearby routes.
Red flags
- An instructor who cannot be found on SPF's list of licensed private driving instructors, or who offers lessons in an unmarked personal car.
- Lessons offered before you hold a valid PDL. Taking practical lessons without one is an offence.
- A 'guaranteed pass' package. Traffic Police testers conduct the test, not the school or instructor.
- Pressure to book many simulator or extra 'warm-up' sessions that are not part of the centre's published compulsory modules.
Questions to ask before you book
- What is your first-time pass rate for my licence class over the last 12 months? (Check it against SPF's published figures.)
- Which test car do I use, and how much is the rental for each attempt, including any warm-up session?
- Which driving centre are you affiliated with, and who books the circuit sessions?
- What is the cancellation notice period for lessons and tests? SSDC requires 72 hours for practical lessons.
Questions about driving schools in Singapore
How much does it cost to get a driving licence in Singapore?
Through BBDC, CDC or SSDC, a Class 3 or 3A licence typically costs about $2,300 to $2,900 in 2026. That covers enrolment, 20 to 30 practical lessons at $77 to $92 each, simulator modules, test-car rental of $240 to $317 per attempt, and test fees. Private instructors charge about $38 to $60 an hour, so that route can be cheaper overall. Each failed practical test adds another test fee and car rental.
What are the steps to get a Class 3A licence?
Enrol with a driving centre. Pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT) and eyesight test, then apply for a Provisional Driving Licence ($25, valid 2 years). Take practical lessons and pass the Final Theory Test (FTT). Complete the required simulator modules, then pass the Traffic Police practical test. After passing, pay the $50 licence fee. You must be at least 18. New drivers are on probation for their first year and must display the probationary plate.
Is a private driving instructor cheaper than a driving school?
Per hour, usually yes: about $38 to $60 an hour, against $77 to $92 per 100-minute school lesson. But private learners still pay a driving centre for an account, circuit practice and test bookings, and test-car rental can run $300 or more. SPF data shows lower first-time pass rates for private candidates (26% for Class 3 and 30% for Class 3A, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026). Extra retests can wipe out the savings.
How much are driving test fees in Singapore in 2026?
From 13 March 2026, the Basic and Final Theory Tests cost $7.20 each, up from $6.50, and the practical driving test costs $40, up from $33. This is the first increase since 2016. The theory tests rise to $8 in March 2027. The practical test rises to $45 in 2027 and $50 in 2028. These amounts do not include the driving centre's test-car rental, which is the larger cost.
Which driving centre has the highest passing rate?
For first-time practical tests from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, BBDC had the highest rates: 52% for Class 3 and 53% for Class 3A. SSDC learners passed at 39% (Class 3) and 51% (3A), and CDC learners at 30% and 39%. The Traffic Police updates these figures regularly, along with waiting times, which were mostly under one month in mid-2026.
How many driving schools are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 12 driving schools in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Bukit Batok (4). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.